As the road leading to this 5th station is open almost all year round and is well accessed from Tokyo, most climbers will choose to begin their climb from here. Fuji is the Subaru line 5th station (AKA Kawaguchiko 5th station). The largest, most well known 5th station on Mt. Fuji, the Yoshida, Fujinomiya, Subashiri and Gotemba trails.Įach trail consists of a 5th station, at which point cars may no longer advance. There are 4 main trails leading up to the summit of Mt. It is always helpful to remember when climbing a mountain, that in reaching the summit, the climb is only half complete.

Your leg muscles will be put to the test as the steep slopes of Fuji, create a rather uncomfortable momentum. Fuji is twice as fast as climbing up, it is also considered by many to be be twice as difficult. The trail leading down is made up of loose rock and pebbles and is a hazard for slipping and falling flat on your back or face forward. Fuji is typically between 3 and 4 hours. Although descending Mt. Climbing at a calm and steady pace helps climbers avoid altitude sickness and allows for a much more enjoyable climb. If time is not of the essence, spreading the climb out over two days is highly recommended. The average time, does not usually take into consideration break periods at mountain huts along the way and is by no means a time which reflects a relaxed pace to the summit. The majority of climbers will begin from the Subaru Line 5th station which is on average a 5-6 hour climb to the summit. Fuji, the climb can take between 5-10 hours. Depending on the trail one chooses to ascend Mt.

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